Cardington High School and Middle School students requested a variety and fresh salads, and the kitchen staff responded!  Students can now take advantage of the “Create Your Own” Salad Bar.  The set-up offers five different entree choices, eight fresh vegetable options, four different fruits, and multiple a la carte options.

Story and photo courtesy of ‘The Lunch Bunch.’

CLMS held a Farewell Dinner and Dance to honor the 8th-grade students who are headed to the high school.  Story and photos courtesy of Ms. Angie Adams, CLMS 7th grade teacher.

The Pals of Pirates sponsored the Money Wars for the elementary school.  Students brought in money each day and selected who they would like to see take a pie to the face. With just a difference of only $7.00 brought in, the students decided that they wanted to see both Mr. Randy Miller and Mr. Alex Stansberry get pied.  Thanks to both of them for being such good sports!

Story and photos courtesy of Ms. Patrina Elliott, CLES Principal.

The seniors walk through the hallways of CLES during the annual ‘Senior Walk.’  The elementary school students were awesome as they drew pictures, clapped, and offered ‘high-fives!’

Story and photo courtesy of Mr. Todd Spinner, CLLSD Superintendent.

The Pals of Pirates also organized a 5th and 6th-grade dance.  It was a tremendous success!

Story and photo courtesy of the Pals of Pirates.

Our TRIO students had the opportunity to explore the campus at The Ohio State University - Marion.  Later, they were able to take in a Cleveland Guardians game.

The CLHS FFA, advised by Ms. Erin Wollett, sponsored their annual agricultural learning day, “Food for America.”  The students set up agricultural learning stations, teaching students about a different agricultural area at each station. CLES 3rd-graders viewed demonstrations, and had the opportunity to have a hands-on learning experiences in beekeeping, cattle farming and production, dog training, aquaculture/fish farming, floriculture, equine agriculture, goat farming, miniature equine farming, swine/pig farming, sheep farming, agricultural machines (tractor), wildlife conservation, woodworking, food production, and others.

FFA members had a great time at Huntington Park on family night.  Sophomore Kayden Wells took advantage of “Dime-a-Dog Night” and broke the 10-year Chapter record by eating 29 hot dogs! Oh, yes, the Clippers also won the game!

Story and photo courtesy of Ms. Erin Wollett, FFA advisor.

"Our Pirate, middle school 6th-graders had a great time at camp today. Rock climbing, fishing, cooking over an open fire, archery, and much more! Great job, Pirates!" ~ Mr. Todd Spinner, CLLSD Superintendent

The Cardington American Legion Women's Auxiliary donated a wreath to be placed at the Vietnam Wall during the 8th-grade trip to Washington, D.C.  Wreath layers were selected through an essay contest, writing about their motivation for participating in this ceremony. The tour company provided a second wreath to be placed at the World War II Memorial.  Pictured are, front row, L-R: Olivia Hartley and Charlotte Becker. Back row, L-R: Ms. Vickie Stamp, Ms. Patty McAvoy, Dawson Kovacs, and Mickenzie Whit.

Story and photo courtesy of Ms. Diana McClure, CLMS History teacher.

Members of the National Honor Society toured the Mansfield Reformatory, learning about its history.  Originally a boys’ reform school, it was converted into a maximum-security facility before closing in 1992.  It has since been used to film several movies, including The Shawshank Redemption.  Lately, it has played host to the “Blood Prison,” a haunted house during the Halloween season, and the “InkCarceration” rock and metal tattoo festival.